Top 10 AI News
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is joining OpenAI
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is set to join OpenAI, marking a significant leadership move in the AI industry. Simo’s experience in tech and business is expected to bring new perspectives to OpenAI’s board.
Fastino trains AI models on cheap gaming GPUs and just raised $17.5M led by Khosla
Fastino, a startup focused on training AI models using affordable gaming GPUs, has secured $17.5 million in funding led by Khosla Ventures. The company aims to democratize AI model training by reducing hardware costs.
OpenAI and the FDA are reportedly discussing AI for drug evaluations
OpenAI is in talks with the FDA to explore the use of artificial intelligence in drug evaluation processes. This collaboration could accelerate drug approvals and improve safety assessments.
Anthropic rolls out an API for AI-powered web search
Anthropic has launched a new API that enables AI-powered web search, allowing developers to integrate advanced search capabilities into their applications using Anthropic’s technology.
Amazon debuts a warehouse robot with a sense of ‘touch’
Amazon has introduced a new warehouse robot equipped with tactile sensors, giving it a sense of ‘touch’ to handle packages more efficiently and safely in fulfillment centers.
OpenAI wants to team up with governments to grow AI infrastructure
OpenAI is seeking partnerships with governments to expand AI infrastructure globally, aiming to ensure robust and secure development of artificial intelligence technologies.
ServiceNow acquires Data.World months after snatching up Moveworks
ServiceNow has acquired Data.World, a data catalog company, just months after its purchase of Moveworks. The acquisition is expected to enhance ServiceNow’s AI and data management capabilities.
Apple is looking to add AI search engines to Safari
Apple is reportedly exploring the integration of AI-powered search engines into its Safari browser, aiming to enhance user experience with smarter and more relevant search results.
Figma releases new AI-powered tools for creating sites, app prototypes, and marketing assets
Figma has launched a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help users quickly create websites, app prototypes, and marketing materials, streamlining the design process for teams and individuals.
Microsoft adopts Google’s standard for linking up AI agents
Microsoft has adopted Google’s open standard for connecting AI agents, aiming to improve interoperability and collaboration between different AI systems and platforms.
Mistral claims its newest AI model delivers leading performance for the price
Mistral has unveiled a new AI model that it claims offers top-tier performance at a competitive price, targeting businesses seeking cost-effective AI solutions.
Game, Sett, funding: A startup building AI agents for game development emerges from stealth with $27M
Game, Sett, a startup focused on building AI agents for game development, has emerged from stealth with $27 million in funding to accelerate its mission of automating game creation processes.
AI data startup WisdomAI nabs $23M with a smart way to avoid hallucinations
WisdomAI, a data startup, has raised $23 million to develop technology that reduces AI hallucinations, improving the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated content.
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ad tool sounds like a social media nightmare
Meta’s new AI-powered ad tool, championed by Mark Zuckerberg, is raising concerns about the potential for misuse and the impact on social media platforms.
Netflix debuts its generative AI-powered search tool
Netflix has launched a new generative AI-powered search tool to help users find content more easily and receive personalized recommendations.
Ox Security lands a fresh $60M to scan for vulnerabilities in code
Ox Security has raised $60 million to further develop its AI-driven platform that scans code for vulnerabilities, helping organizations secure their software development pipelines.
Amazon is working on an AI code-generation tool
Amazon is developing a new AI-powered tool to assist developers in generating code, aiming to streamline software development and boost productivity.
OpenAI expects to cut share of revenue it pays Microsoft by 2030
OpenAI plans to reduce the percentage of revenue it pays to Microsoft by 2030, reflecting changes in their partnership and OpenAI’s growing independence.
Hugging Face releases a free Operator-like agentic AI tool
Hugging Face has launched a free, Operator-like agentic AI tool, enabling users to automate complex workflows and tasks using open-source technology.
IBM CEO urges the Trump administration to increase — not cut — federal AI R&D funding
